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15 Handsome Kitchen Range Hoods (15 photos)

Yes, the system hidden in a range hood works hard to filter out or vent cooking odors, steam and even grease. But the hood itself doesn’t have to look like a workhorse. See how these models get the job done while also adding a lovely element to their kitchens. Blending in or standing out, they...

10 Times to Hire an Interior Designer (11 photos)

Wondering if it’s time to hire an interior design pro? If you have a project that you’d love to see completed — whether it’s a single room or an entire house — getting an interior designer on the case might just be the best thing for your (design) sanity. Here are 10 times it makes sense to step away...

7 Gardening Trends to Know for 2025 (7 photos)

With spring underway, gardens are waking up and the outdoors is beckoning. Take a look at these trend predictions from our panel of experts to see how we might all be using and enjoying our yards this year. From wild planting and permeable landscapes to slow gardening and wildlife...

How to Clean Your Windows and Keep Them Streak-Free (8 photos)

Have you ever sat in your favorite chair and looked out the window, only to see streaks and smears? Or looked out the kitchen window, only to see a community of spiders and bugs all over your screens? Windows can be a challenge to clean. But here are tips, tricks and tools to help you clean your windows...

4 Trends in New Tile Products for 2025 (50 photos)

Whether neutral and calm or boldly colored and shaped, tile choices keep expanding. New tile collections at The International Surface Event (TISE) and at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), both held in Las Vegas earlier this year, displayed eye-catching, statement-making products along with...

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist (9 photos)

With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. With the threat of winter storms past, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your home and garden for summer. We spoke with an expert to get some tips...

Are You a Manager, Micromanager or Hands-Off Remodeler? (8 photos)

When you’re planning a remodel, there is plenty to think about. But one thing that might not be on your radar is your level of interaction with the process and, by extension, with the pros involved. How this plays out can impact everything...

Houzz Tour: Vintage Charm in a Seattle Craftsman (15 photos)

This 1904 Seattle Craftsman bungalow had plenty of original architectural charm. It also had some not-so-charming aspects that were added during previous renovations, as well as structural issues. The new homeowner, a transplant from the San Francisco Bay Area, found interior designer Tammara Stroud...

Kitchen of the Week: Green, White and Wood With a Window Seat (13 photos)

The owner of this Victorian family home in London came to interior designer Jo Llogarajah for help with space planning, as well as design ideas and furnishings. An architect had created the back addition, and Llogarajah was asked to design an interior layout for...

The 10 Most Popular New Entryways and Mudrooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
Storage and style are two must-haves when it comes to setting up a welcoming and efficient entryway. For solutions on storing coats, boots and other gear, as...

Tackle Big Messes Better With a Sparkling-Clean Dishwasher (12 photos)

It may seem redundant to clean a dishwasher, but that’s exactly what housekeeping experts advise to ensure that your hardworking machine stays in top shape. Cleaning every four to six weeks will help reduce the buildup of limescale and soap scum and eliminate food particles that can diminish the machine’s...

Home Professionals Bracing for Impact of Market Shifts (2 photos)

The quarterly U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer asks more than 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The just-released Q2 2025 Barometer, fielded March 14-28, was expanded to include questions...

Home Firms’ Optimism Wanes After Mixed First-Quarter Performance (18 photos)

After kicking off 2025 feeling bullish, construction and design professionals have tempered their optimism about business activity in the second quarter of the year. This follows a significant dip in Q1 performance among construction firms and relatively stable performance among design...

Bathroom of the Week: Refined Rustic With a Custom Sauna (8 photos)

This Minnesota couple sold their existing home and vacation cabin to build a beach-style lakeside house in the Twin Cities area, where their extended family could easily gather. To complete the “lake life” experience and nod to Minnesota’s Scandinavian heritage, they requested a bathroom with a traditional...

The Top 10 New Laundry Rooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
Many people want a laundry room that’s a pleasure to be in and provides functions for washing, drying, hanging, folding and soaking clothes. Each of those elements...

10 Times to Hire a Contractor (9 photos)

Wondering if it’s time to hire a general contractor? These pros are experts at managing all aspects of a project, including applying for building permits, hiring subcontractors, overseeing work and cleanup, and more. If you’re thinking of undertaking a major home improvement project, remodel or...

The 10 Most Popular New Living Rooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
Light neutral colors can make for cozy and inviting living spaces, but dark and dramatic rooms can be equally compelling. You’ll find examples of both,...

Before and After: 3 Freshened-Up and Flourishing Yards (11 photos)

You don’t always need to tackle a massive renovation to get a yard that suits your needs and pleases the eye. Sometimes making over a few key features will do the trick. See how creative design moves involving plantings, pavers and patios took these yards from tired to revived without starting from scratch....

10 Keys to a Well-Functioning House (10 photos)

The design of a house can have a profound effect on how we feel, but we often attribute this to aesthetics. In fact, it’s about so much more. Good design should enhance our experience of a space, and the way a room looks is almost the icing on the cake. Here are 10 key tips for achieving...

Porch of the Week: Indoor-Outdoor Living in Coastal New England (10 photos)

This new Shingle-style home in coastal Rhode Island overlooks Ninigret Pond and Block Island Sound, and the homeowners wanted to make the most of outdoor living for as much of the year as possible. “It’s a really special spot, and they love to host lobster boils,” designer Mitch Votolato of Sweenor...

How to Clean Your Upholstery (5 photos)

If the furniture in your living room or family room is looking a little tired and dirty, check out this guide on how to spruce up the upholstery.

The Top 10 New Home Offices So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
Whether working remotely or managing household tasks, everyone needs a quiet spot to concentrate at home. But while individual needs may differ,...

25 Genius Kitchen Storage Ideas (34 photos)

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel or building a kitchen from scratch, you probably know about common storage solutions such as drawer and cabinet dividers. But the Houzz photo feed is filled with creative storage ideas that might not have crossed your radar, ranging from simple hacks you can add yourself...

6 Common Causes of Clutter and Their Cures (10 photos)

If you have clutter in your home, you’re certainly not alone. Most of us hang on to unneeded things and struggle to keep our homes clutter-free. But if we could identify the root causes of the clutter, could we make it go away?
In my professional opinion as a home organizer, identifying the cause...

Kitchen of the Week: Bright Family Space With a Genius Peninsula (16 photos)

This home in Northampton, England, had a kitchen with an adjoining dining area and a living room in a conservatory, but it felt gloomy and cramped. The owner, who lives here with her two sons, found interior designer Eleni Fantis on Houzz and asked her to rethink the design. “[The owner] wanted a...

The 10 Most Popular New Bathrooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.

If you’re looking for bathroom remodeling inspiration, you’ll find plenty packed into this countdown of the 10 most-saved new bathroom photos...

Bathroom of the Week: Spa-Like With a Wet-Room Layout (5 photos)

This one-story Spanish Revival home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles was ripe for a down-to-the-studs remodel. The plumbing and electrical systems were old, and the finishes were crumbling. Oro Coast Builders completed a full-house remodel, and in the primary bathroom it went for a restful,...

To-Dos: Your April Home Checklist (11 photos)

With lengthening days and milder temperatures in many parts of the country, April is a wonderful time to freshen up the home inside and out. To get sparkling windows, a clutter-free garage and more, here are 16 tasks to make the most of the first full month of spring.

10 Times to Hire a Design-Build Firm (11 photos)

Wondering if it’s time to hire a design-build firm? Unlike the more traditional path (known as “design, bid, build"), which involves hiring a designer and a builder separately, hiring a design-build firm gives you design and construction services under the same umbrella. Whether led by an architect or...

The 10 Most Popular New Kitchens So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.

White-and-wood kitchen palettes have been extremely popular for years. But you’ll find fresh ideas for creating the classic combination in this countdown...

Dec. 19, 2024

KBIS 2025 Preview with Designs of Distinction

KBIS 2025 – Find us at Booth N2363 in the North Hall from February 25-27, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Click on the images below to view our KBIS 2025 Exhibitor Hub and KBIS 2025 Floor Plan. Don’t forget to get your FREE KBIS 2025 Expo Hall Pass on us! What you will […]

Sep. 20, 2024

October 2024 Update

Elevate Your Designs with Premium Decorative Components and Materials from Designs of Distinction® At Designs of Distinction®, we believe that the right finishing touches can transform any interior space. Whether you’re an interior designer, cabinet maker, builder, architect, or woodworker, our collection of premium decorative hardware and accessories offers innovative solutions to meet your design […]

May. 21, 2024

The Countdown is ON to IWF 2024

Where will you find Designs of Distinction® at IWF 2024? WHAT: International Woodworking Fair – North America’s largest wood products technology and design show. WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9, 2024. FIND US AT: Booth C2562 in Building C, level 1. *Post last updated July […]

Mar. 8, 2024

KBIS 2024 Review

KBIS 2024 did not disappoint! Marking its 60th anniversary, KBIS 2024 “exponentially grew from 2023,” attracting new and international exhibitors. Per NKBA, there was a 40% increase in new exhibitors at KBIS, and, with over 41,500 visitors – it was the largest turnout KBIS has ever seen. Per the official KBIS 2024 Wrap Up, “attendees […]

Jan. 9, 2024

KBIS 2024 Preview

KBIS 2024 is less than 4 weeks away! Preparations are well underway for our KBIS 2024 display. Find us at Booth #N1863 in the North Hall from February 27-29, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. UNVEILING AT KBIS 2024 We’re incredibly excited to introduce new collections, materials, finishes, and more at KBIS 2024. New […]

Dec. 20, 2023

Premiering at KBIS 2024: New Titanium Finish for Metallic Accents

PREMIERING AT KBIS 2024 | BOOTH #N1863 New Titanium Finish for Metallic Accents At KBIS 2024, we’ll be premiering a new Titanium finish for Metallic Accents at booth N1863. With the addition of the new Titanium finish, we will carry Metallic Accents in eight finishes come 2024. The addition of Titanium to our line is […]

Dec. 14, 2023

Stay Trendy in 2024 with Designs of Distinction

Trending… Sustainable, Organic, & Earthy At Designs of Distinction®, we work tirelessly to bring trending components and materials to market. 2024 Trend Reports reveal that sustainable, organic, and earthy materials are at the top of mind for today’s buyers who want to recreate the harmony of nature indoors. Our materials – including American-made hardwood tambour, […]

Dec. 7, 2023

Premiering at KBIS 2024: Base Shapes for Use with Tambour Panels

PREMIERING AT KBIS 2024 | BOOTH #N1863 Base Shapes for Use with Tambour Panels At KBIS 2024, we’ll be premiering our new product line – Base Shapes for Use with Tambour Panels – at booth N1863. We’ll be showing three new shapes, including angled (shown above), cylinder, and rectangle. Our new Base Shapes were inspired […]

Nov. 28, 2023

Partners in Style: Designs of Distinction is CMA’s Fall 2023 Featured Associate

Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s (CMA) publication, PROfiles, is a quarterly magazine focused on member’s achievements, business practices, innovative projects, and more. Their Fall 2023 issue features Designs of Distinction as a Featured Associate; Kathy Constantine, VP of Designs of Distinction, had the opportunity to interview with Carla Atkinson from CMA. We’re excited to share the “Partners […]

Oct. 9, 2023

Designer DripEdge™ wins KBB’s Product Award for Functional Hardware

We’re excited to share that our Designer DripEdge™ has been chosen for this year’s KBB Product Awards in the Functional Hardware category! KBB – Kitchen & Bath Business – is the official publication of the NKBA and KBIS (National Kitchen & Bath Association and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, respectively). Each fall, KBB names new […]

Aug. 27, 2024

Architectural Wood Institute Annual Convention

WHAT: AWI Annual Convention WHERE: 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 WHEN: Sunday, September 22 through Tuesday, September 24 SUMMARY: Join us at the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort for a fantastic lineup of speakers along with the opportunity to network with and gain insight from other AWI members and industry partners. Find […]

Aug. 20, 2024

KBIS 2025

WHAT: Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2025, coinciding with the International Builders Show (IBS) WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 through Thursday, February 27, 2025 FIND US AT: Booth N2363

Aug. 20, 2024

NBMDA Annual Convention

WHAT: North American Building Material Distribution Association Annual Convention WHERE: Hyatt Regency New Orleans WHEN: Tuesday, October 22 through Thursday, Ocotber 24 FIND US AT: Booth 1122

Aug. 20, 2024

Wood Pro Expo (WPE) – Lancaster, PA

WHAT: Wood Pro Expo WHERE: Spooky Nook Sports Center in Manheim, PA WHEN: Thursday, October 24 through Friday, October 26 FIND US AT: Booth 304 Get a FREE Guest Pass using the code BROWNW24

Jun. 12, 2024

International Woodworking Fair (IWF) Atlanta

WHAT: International Woodworking Fair – North America’s largest wood products technology and design show. WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9, 2024. FIND US AT: Booth C2562 in Building C, level 1. Get a FREE Guest Pass to IWF 2024! Contact us today – guest passes […]

Mar. 12, 2024

Closets Conference & Expo / Wood Pro Expo Illinois – April 17-19, 2024

VIEW OUR EXHIBITOR PORTAL HERE Register for FREE using Guest Pass Code: DDBROWN24 About the Show Conference: April 17, 2024 | Expo: April 18-19, 2024 Closets Conference & Expo is co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois The 2024 Closets Conference & Expo is the ONLY international tradeshow for the closets and home organization industry. The […]

Mar. 5, 2024

Closets Conference / “What’s Your Problem?” Breakfast – April 18, 2024

Closets Conference & Expo – “What’s Your Problem?” Breakfast & Roundtable Discussion Join us on Wednesday, April 18 at 8AM CST for the “What’s Your Problem?” Breakfast, hosted by Cabinet Makers Association (CMA), and sponsored by Designs of Distinction. This breakfast will take place at the Closets Conference & Expo in Schaumburg, IL at the […]

Feb. 12, 2024

Cut-to-Size Materials Webinar – April 10, 2024

Cut-to-Size Materials – Designs of Distinction Join us on Wednesday, April 10 at 11 AM CST for our first Webinar! In this session, we will discuss our Cut-to-Size Materials. We will address questions such as: – What does Cut-to-Size mean? – What materials are available to Cut-to-Size? – How are Cut-to-Size materials priced? – […]

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15 Handsome Kitchen Range Hoods (15 photos)

10 Times to Hire an Interior Designer (11 photos)

7 Gardening Trends to Know for 2025 (7 photos)

How to Clean Your Windows and Keep Them Streak-Free (8 photos)

4 Trends in New Tile Products for 2025 (50 photos)

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist (9 photos)

Are You a Manager, Micromanager or Hands-Off Remodeler? (8 photos)

Houzz Tour: Vintage Charm in a Seattle Craftsman (15 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Green, White and Wood With a Window Seat (13 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Entryways and Mudrooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

Tackle Big Messes Better With a Sparkling-Clean Dishwasher (12 photos)

Home Professionals Bracing for Impact of Market Shifts (2 photos)

Home Firms’ Optimism Wanes After Mixed First-Quarter Performance (18 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Refined Rustic With a Custom Sauna (8 photos)

The Top 10 New Laundry Rooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

10 Times to Hire a Contractor (9 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Living Rooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

Before and After: 3 Freshened-Up and Flourishing Yards (11 photos)

10 Keys to a Well-Functioning House (10 photos)

Porch of the Week: Indoor-Outdoor Living in Coastal New England (10 photos)

How to Clean Your Upholstery (5 photos)

The Top 10 New Home Offices So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

25 Genius Kitchen Storage Ideas (34 photos)

6 Common Causes of Clutter and Their Cures (10 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Bright Family Space With a Genius Peninsula (16 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Bathrooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Spa-Like With a Wet-Room Layout (5 photos)

To-Dos: Your April Home Checklist (11 photos)

10 Times to Hire a Design-Build Firm (11 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Kitchens So Far in 2025 (10 photos)

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